Americans of Tuscania still missing and unidentified
Washington February 20 74 American soldiers aboard the torpedoed liner Tuscania remain unidentified or unaccounted for. The war department lists 33 unidentified dead buried in Scotland and 41 still missing with 44 rescued but previously listed as missing. William D Lawrence of Webster City Iowa is among the safeties.
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Washington, D. C
Tuscania
War Department
Scotland
Associated Press
William D. Lawrence
Webster City
Wisconsin
Ban Experts Forecasts On Grain Market Futures
Chicago, Feb. 20. Directors of the board of trade ruled that opinions of experts on prices of corn, oats and provisions must not be sent out before April 1. The move aims to discourage speculative churn and focus on proper crop marketing and financing.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Army Officers Ordered to Co-operate with Red Cross
Washington D C War Department issued a directive requiring army commanders to cooperate fully with Red Cross representatives. Officers must inform troops of Red Cross availability to assist soldiers and families. The move aims to ease anxiety and boost morale by improving comfort and welfare for service members and their families.
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Washington,d. C
Red
Red Cross
War Department
Troeps
Spring Dresses at 11 90 and 14 90 At Wilhelm's Style Shop
An advertisement notes silk and satin dresses at 11.90 and 14.90 with each dress worth 3 to 5 dollars more. The rest of the clipping covers divorce actions in Windsor Ontario and a separation suit, plus a prayer meeting schedule and a military appointment at Scott Field with Maj James de Armand taking command. The items mention Magie Engel seeking divorce from Julius Engel, Caroline L White seeking separation from George White, a contempt bond for 600 dollars, and various local addresses and meeting locations.
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Wilhelm
Magie Engel
Julius Engel
Windsor
Ontario
Engel
Caroline L. White
George H. Whhite
Prince of Wales Takes Oath in Parliament
London reports the Prince of Wales took the oath and took his seat in the house of lords with Queen Mary and Princesses Mary and Victoria in attendance. The item also includes thanks from the Bates and Elliott families for support and sympathy after bereavements.
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Prince OF Wales
London
House of Lords
Queen Mary
Mary
Victoria
Food Directors to Confer in Des Moines
Des Moines hosts a gathering of county food administrators on February 28 at Hotel Chamberlain from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. J Deems state food administrator reports officials will discuss pressing problems and disseminate latest information gathered in Washington across staff and field agents. The aim is to enhance wartime food saving, serving, and sacrifice for the American effort against Germany.
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W. F. Parratt
J. ¥. Deems
Hotel Chamberlain
Des Moines
Dees
Deermas
Washington, D. C
Herbert C. Hodger
Washington
Mr. Deems
Teuton Peoples Protest War With Russia
London reports show Germany and Austria-Hungary facing mixed public reaction to renewed hostilities with Russia. After Brest Litovsk talks, Germans celebrated peace while socialists demand accountability. Austria-Hungary fears war fallout and questions intervention. Public opinion across nations remains divided over Russia policy and its domestic implications.
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London
Germany
Russia
Brest Litovsk
Georg Bernhard
Vossische' Zeitung
Vorwaerts
Austria-Hungary
Austria
Amsterdam
Zurich
Viennia
Neue Freie Presse
Reichspost
Austria- Hungary
Arbeiter Zeitung
Vienna
Ezardom
Petrograd
To Hell and Back Theme of Sermon at Revival Meeting
Rev W H Rogers pastor of Burton Avenue Baptist church preaches on To Tell and Back tonight at the revival meeting. This afternoon he spoke on The Image in the Book of Daniel continuing the study from prior sessions. Rev Harold E Philipotts sings at both services each day.
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W. H. Rogers
Burton Avenue, Baptist Church
Harold E. Philipotts
alkali in soap bad for the hair
An old advisory notes soaps and shampoos contain too much alkali, drying the scalp and bristling the hair. It recommends pure massified cocoanut oil as a gentle cleanser, using one or two teaspoonfuls to wash hair and scalp, producing rich lather and soft, silky results. It notes cocoanut oil is cheap and can supply the whole family for months.
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Tadyer
Flour Firms Quit Millers and Dealers Under Regulations
Malland Hall rules force a 50 50 substitute and wheat flour sales mix, hurting local flour merchants. Little Flour & Feed Co plans to quit after current stock runs out, with $3,000 worth on hand, while Lytle Co departs citing patriotism. J Dees grants loup sale permission to Feb 24 amid abrupt regulation shifts and required equipment upgrades.
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Ood
Little Flour & Feed Company
J. Dees
Lytle
Willers
California Syrup of Figs Advertisement Recalled
Child health pitch urges use of California Syrup of Figs for feverish ill stomach or constipation. Warns of counterfeit products and directs buyers to verify genuine maker’s label before purchase.
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California
Christ Church Services and Local Meetings Noted
Expressions of national demand are easing under federal handling. Christ Church plans 4 3 mu service in Lloyds hall with a second Thessalonians exposition by the rector. Ladies Auxiliary meets Friday at 3 pm at Mrs E F Stevenson’s home. Confirmation bells at 4 pm. Rev M L Tate to conduct St John’s Cedar Rapids services. Waterloo Labor Union convenes tonight with election and school reports expected.
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Christ Church
Chr
Episcopal Church
Lloyd's Hall
Reeter
I Thessalonians
Ladies’ Auxiliary
E. F. Stevenson
Lloyd’s Hall
M. L. Tate
Christchurch
St. John's Church
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo Central Labor Union
Wilhelm’s Spring Dresses At Waterloo Store
Wilhelm and his wife return from New York bringing unusual smart spring dresses for early buyers. Waterloo women are promised correct styles and a pleasant surprise when shopping at this shop.
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Wlllhelis
Wilhelm
New York
Waterloo
Pensions for Spanish War Veterans Set for Action
A meeting of the Spanish-American War veterans auxiliary discussed urging widows of Spanish-War veterans be placed on the same pension basis as Civil War widows. A request was made to the county auditor to inspect homes for Spanish War veterans to secure exemptions. The Rainbow County Auditor has alerted assessors to consider these exemptions for all wars. A Des Moines Lawton Camp appeal for $10,000 to fund soluble coffee for American troops in France was forwarded to Camp Councilor Fred Willie for discussion.
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Burton Sh. Sweel
Rolo Club
Memorial Hall
Rainbow
I Lawton
Des Moines
France
Fred Willie
Club elects A. V. Ferguson secretary in Memorial hall
A. V. Ferguson was elected secretary of the Bolo club at the meeting in Memorial hall. The group noted a vacancy and hoped for future saviable plans as shipments of sugar were expected within the next few days after delays caused by transportation snags.
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A. V. Ferguson
After Sickness They Gave Cad Ger and Iron Conic Vinel
Ad for Waungler Bros. Co. druggists C. J. Miller Waterloo promotes cad ger and iron conic vinel for weak run-down nervous conditions, claimed as available at party stores nationwide.
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Vinel
Waungler Bros. Co
Pruggists
C. J. Miller
Waterloo
The Minimum Observed in Community Life
Report notes minimal consumption as many people gather for tea and language exchange, highlighting social habits and casual drinking patterns in a local setting.
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Central Christian Church
First Ward
C. W. Comstock
Third Street
Mary Whiteman
South Street
F. Cunda
Dawson Street
H.R. Sperry
Linden Avenue
Aviation
Thanes
R. O. Bates
M T. O. Bates
W. H. Niefer
Arthur Elliott
Elliott
Teuton Peoples
Hell
Dr. C. A. Waterbury
Black Building
FLOR
Ers
California Fig Syrup Company
Regus
BE. Bateman
Dani
Anna Schmidt
RK. Newman
Fifth Avenue
Deak K-29
Columbia
Cal J. Miller
Central Labor Union
Beoine Pensions
Aleu
Nate
Vinci
Ord
South St. Ian
Awetts Haxeen
Paris
Shantung
Georgette Crepe
Pierette Voile
Messalines
Ladies’ Tailoring Department
Ogaard
C. M. Jensen
Marseilles
Hoover Electric
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